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FL60 BTE

2010 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,113 mi
Last recorded157,113 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2010 BMW 52097,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL60 BTE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 157,113 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 148,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover becoming twisted

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 140,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outside tread and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to seeing cores (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to seeing cores (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 140,848 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outside tread and perishing between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to seeing cores (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to seeing cores (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 136,044 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Oct 2020 130,499 miles

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2020 130,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm with shocker mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to inspect all vehicle components due to guards fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 117,920 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven across tread

Fail 21 Oct 2019 117,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven across tread

Pass 24 Oct 2018 106,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 94,535 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 94,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed centre tread has chunk missing can see cord expose/2mm/3mm inner edge worn 225 55 17rft (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre approx 2mm/3mm inner edge worn 225 55 17rft (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 79,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear off front ...new arm ? (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,980 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 52,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner/outer edges worn/wear

Pass 4 Oct 2013 39,380 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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FL60 BTE is a 2010 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2010 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 97,744 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL60 BTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 16 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FL60 BTE registered?

FL60 BTE is a 2010 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2010.

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